Patrick Bruce Metheny is an American jazz guitarist and composer.
He was the leader of the Pat Metheny Group (1977-2010) and continues to work in various small-combo, duet, and solo settings, as well as other side projects. His style incorporates elements of progressive and contemporary jazz, latin jazz, and jazz fusion. He has three gold albums and 20 Grammy Awards, and is the only person to have won Grammys in 10 categories.
Birth Name: Patrick Bruce Metheny
Born: August 12, 1954 (age 70)
From: Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S.
Genre(s):
Jazz,
jazz fusion,
Latin jazz,
progressive jazz
Instrument(s):
Guitar
Occupation(s):
Musician,
composer,
producer,
professor
Active From: 1974-present
Associated Acts:
Pat Metheny Group